OPTIMA Batteries are among the most-trusted and popular automotive batteries on the market. One of the great things about OPTIMA’s AGM-style batteries is their extremely low internal resistance. This allows very high amperage output enabling the battery to power your accessories longer and deeper than a traditional battery while discharging it at the same time. But
Q: I have a 1985 S-10 Blazer with a carbureted 2.8L V6, 4WD, and a 4-speed manual transmission. What parts do I need to covert the truck to a small block Chevy? I know some of the parts include motor mounts and exhaust, but what about front springs, radiator, bellhousing, and wiring? Am I missing anything?
From time to time, OnAllCylinders will provide a peek at some of the newest products and deals that can help get your next project on track for less. This week we’ve stuffed our parts bin with tools that would also make great gifts. Summit Racing LED Trouble Lights You know the drill — you’re working under
Forget gasoline or ethanol. Your car doesn’t run on petrochemicals; it runs on electricity. And for the most part, the power source in that car is a battery (or two). Over the years, battery technology has advanced rapidly. Because of this, we figured the time was ripe to take a closer look at the world
Maybe we should’ve called it “stroker science.” There is, after all, a formula involved in creating a stroker engine. Things like bore size, overbore, crankshaft stroke, and connecting rod length must all work together to produce the coveted added displacement without nightmarish clearance problems. Some stroker combinations can be done with factory parts; others may require custom
If you’re driving an older vehicle with sealed-beam headlamps you’ve probably noticed how much brighter modern headlights have become. Don’t despair; there is a simple headlight mod that can make your headlights work better. Here’s the issue: the traditional way manufacturers run power to the headlights is from the battery, up to the dashboard, through
Even those with bank accounts larger than Ebenezer Scrooge’s like lower-priced gift options. And since we’re your friend, no matter how much or little fundage you have, we’ve pieced together a 2016 edition of a $50-and-under holiday gift guide from the vast selection available from Summit Racing Gifts, Clothing & Memoribilia. There are several hundred
On November 2 at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, NV, U.S. Marshals seized alleged counterfeit aftermarket automotive parts being displayed and sold by six Chinese vendors. The parts infringed on patents and trademarks on products sold by Jeep accessory manufacturer Omix-ADA, which worked directly with SEMA to shut down the alleged counterfeiters. The raids brought
Winter is almost here so we’re taking the fun indoors. We’re not talking about puzzles and games, either. We’re talking about the Summit Racing Show Car Series, which brings some of America’s greatest hot rods inside for a full slate of winter indoor car shows. The new season kicked off over Thanksgiving weekend and we’ve got a mammoth
Mini-tubbing dates back to 1960s-era drag racing. The act of widening a car’s rear wheelwells (mini-tubbing) still remains a popular option these days, but often for entirely different reasons. Because mini-tubbing allows a vehicle to accommodate wider wheel and tire packages, it can improve a car’s handling capability by allowing a much larger tire contact patch. That makes it
Stay Connected